NHC forecasts Gabrielle to become hurricane this weekend
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Tropical Storm Gabrielle is holding steady for now, but is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane later this weekend as it moves into a more favorable environment. Gabrielle is expected to pass east of Bermuda, but how close it will get is the big question.
Breakdown
- Gabrielle is forecast to become a hurricane, according to the NHC. 3s
- The storm's projected path keeps it at least 100 miles east of Bermuda. 12s
- A second system in the Atlantic has only a 20% chance of developing. 23s
- Limiting factors like wind shear and dry air are hindering further development. 27s
- Both European and GFS models do not predict significant activity from the new system. 36s